Rutela histrio beetle PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Scarabaeidae. > rutelide. First named by Sahlberg in 1823

Colour: Black with orange-yellow markings, variable patterns.

Size: Length measuring from tip of head/jaw to the end of the abdomen, but excluding legs and antenna 18-23+mm

Comments & Applications: A tiny but attractive shining scarab beetle from Peru. Nice collectors species, also useful in framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design, wall art and film

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

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